Year 2014 - Documents for Public Comment
The following documents are presented for public comment. Comments are addressed to the Clerk to the Board.
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2014 Deadlines
| Topic | Deadline to Receive Comments | Written Comments Received |
|---|---|---|
| Fox 11 TV Transmitter Proposed UST Case Closure The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the draft Order. Notice | Draft Order | Summary | Program Page |
12/29/14 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| 303(d) Listing Policy Amendment The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the amendment to the Water Quality Control Policy for Developing the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) List. Revised Notice | Notice | Program Page |
12/22/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Central Valley Variances and Exceptions The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board’s (Central Valley Water Board) amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins and the Water Quality Control Plan for the Tulare Lake Basin (Basin Plan amendments) to add policies for variances from surface water quality standards for point source dischargers, a variance program for salinity, and exceptions from implementation of water quality objectives for salinity. Notice | Program Page |
12/22/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Urban Water Conservation The State Water Board will accept written comments regarding potential next steps and future actions related to urban water conservation if drought conditions persist into the new calendar year. Notice | Program Page |
12/17/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Safe Drinking Water Plan for California The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the draft Plan. Notice | Program Page |
12/15/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Caltrans Prioritized Inventories The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Prioritized Categorical Inventories of Reaches (Prioritized Inventories) subject to Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation, as required by the Statewide Storm Water Permit for the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Order 2012-0011-DWQ. Notice | Program Page |
11/26/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Upper Santa Clara River Chloride TMDL Revision The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board's amendments to the Basin Plan that would revise the Upper Santa Clara River Chloride TMDL and water quality objectives for chloride in the Upper Santa Clara River. Notice | Program Page |
11/25/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Royal Mountain King Mine Amendment The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Basin Plan Amendment. Notice | Program Page |
11/5/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Proposed Revision to Sources of Drinking Water Policy The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed revisions. Notice | Program Page |
11/5/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Once Through Cooling Policy Special Studies The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the special studies conducted by Bechtel Corporation for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). Notice | Program Page |
11/4/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Improvements and Enforcement of Water Rights During Drought Conditions The State Water Board is accepting written recommendations and information on actions that should be taken to most effectively implement and enforce the water rights priority system in future dry years. Notice | Program Page |
10/15/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Draft Aquatic Animal Invasive Species Control Permit Amendments The State Water Board is accepting written comment on the proposed amendments Notice | Program Page |
10/13/14 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Lagunitas Creek Sediment TMDL The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board's (San Francisco Bay Water Board's) amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay Basin that would establish a total maximum daily load (TMDL) and numeric targets for sediment, and numeric targets for large woody debris, in the Lagunitas Creek watershed; and establish an implementation plan to achieve the TMDL and habitat enhancement goals. Notice | Program Page |
10/13/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| SF Bay Region Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Policy The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board's amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay Basin that would incorporate new onsite wastewater treatment system policy; amend wet weather overflow policy; update graywater information; and update a table of municipal wastewater discharge locations. Revised Notice | Notice | Program Page |
10/10/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| DWSRF Policy Handbook The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the draft Handbook Notice | Program Page |
10/6/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| FY 2014/15 Water Quality Fees Regulations The State Water Board will be considering a proposal to adopt emergency regulations adjusting Water Quality Fees for Fiscal Year 2014-15 at the September 23, 2014 Board Meeting. The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed regulations and staff report. Proposed FY 2014/15 Water Quality Fee Regulations | Staff Report | Program Page Written comments can be submitted by email to commentletters@waterboards.ca.gov or by fax at (916) 341-5620 with the subject "Comment Letter - Water Quality Fees" |
9/18/14 Noon |
Comments |
| Proposed Order on Petitions for Reconsideration and Objections to January 31, 2014 (including modifications) Order on Delta Temporary Urgency Changes The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed draft Order. Notice | Draft Order | Program Page |
9/16/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Central and Southern Delta Water Availability Use The State Water Board is accepting written comments regarding the issues for discussion at the workshop and on the proposed order. Notice | Draft Order |
9/15/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region to incorporate the Statewide Policy for Siting, Design, Operation and Maintenance of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board’s amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region to incorporate the Statewide Policy for Siting, Design, Operation and Maintenance of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems. Notice | Program Page |
9/15/14 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Petition of Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Review of Denial of Waste Discharge Requirements, Revised Tentative Order No. R9-2013-0007 for Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Tesoro Extension (SR 241) Project, Orange County, San Diego Water Board - SWRCB/OCC File A-2259 The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed Order. Transmittal Letter and Draft Order |
9/15/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Table 4-zz of Resolution R14-003 The State Water Board is accepting written comments on Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Resolution R14-003 Reconsideration of Table 4-zz of Resolution No. R4-2009-007, Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region Prohibiting On-site Wastewater Disposal Systems in the Malibu Civic Center Area. Notice | Program Page |
9/15/14 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Desalination Amendments The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed amendments. Notice | Program Page |
8/19/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Draft Drinking Water Systems General Permit The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Draft Resolution and Draft Statewide General NPDES Permit for Drinking Water Systems Discharges. 3rd Rev. Notice | |
8/19/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Drought Response Outreach Program for Schools (DROPS) The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed guidelines Notice | Program Page |
8/13/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Sprouts Market Proposed UST Case Closure The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure Notice | Draft Order | UST Case Closure Summary | Program Page |
8/8/14 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Agricultural Expert Panel Draft Report The State Water Board is accepting written documents and remarks on the Expert's Panel Draft Report Notice | Program Page |
8/7/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Trash Control Amendments The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Proposed Amendments to Statewide Water Quality Control Plans to Control Trash (proposed Trash Amendments) and the Draft Staff Report, including the Draft Substitute Environmental Documentation (SED). Notice | Program Page |
8/5/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| SWRCB/OCC FILES A-2239(a), A-2239(b), & A-2239(c) The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed Draft Order. Transmittal Letter and Draft Order |
8/1/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Draft Utility Vaults Permit The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the draft Permit. Revised Notice | Notice | Program Page |
8/1/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Tulare Lake Basin Plan Amendment The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board’s amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Tulare Lake Basin to Edit and Update Language. Notice | Program Page |
7/31/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers Basin Plan Amendment The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board’s amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins to Edit and Update Language. Public Notice | Program Page |
7/25/14 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Central Valley Amendments Incorporating the OWTS Policy The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board’s amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins and the Water Quality Control Plan for the Tulare Lake Basin regarding the State Water Board’s Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Policy. Notice | Program Page |
7/25/14 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| General Order WDRs for Small Domestic Wastewater Systems and/or Negative Declaration and Initial Study The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed General Order and Initial Study/Negative Declaration. Notice | Program Page |
7/25/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Santa Ana Region Salt Management Plan Updates The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board’s amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin that would incorporate the statewide Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Policy and updates to Salt Management Plan for the Santa Ana Region (Basin Plan amendments). Notice |
6/23/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Draft Vector Control Permit Amendments The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed amendments. Notice | Program Page |
6/09/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Lahontan Basin Plan Amendment The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Lahontan Region’s (Lahontan Water Board) amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Lahontan Region (Basin Plan). Notice |
5/30/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| General Order WDRs for Recycled Water Use The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed General Order 2nd Revised Notice | Revised Notice | Notice | Program Page |
5/27/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Santa Maria Pesticide TMDL The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin to establish Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for Toxicity and Pesticides in the Santa Maria River Watershed in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura Counties, California. Notice |
5/21/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Agricultural Expert Panel The State Water Board is accepting written comments for the Expert Panel's consideration. Notice | Program Page |
5/14/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Marina del Rey Harbor Toxic Pollutants TMDL The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board’s (Los Angeles Water Board) amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region to revise the Marina del Rey Harbor Toxic Pollutants TMDL. Notice |
5/13/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Ballona Creek Metals and Ballona Creek Estuary Toxics TMDLs The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board’s (Los Angeles Water Board) amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region to revise the TMDLs for metals in the Ballona Creek and the TMDLs for Toxic Pollutants in the Ballona Creek Estuary. Notice |
5/13/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Millview Revocation Hearing The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed draft Order Transmittal Cover Letter & Draft Order | Program Page |
5/9/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Proposed Amendments to Water Quality Petition Regulations The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed amendments to its regulations governing petitions for review of regional water quality control board actions. Notice | Program Page |
4/30/14 by 5:00 p.m. |
Comments |
| Draft Aquatic Weed Control Permit Amendments The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed amendments to the Aquatic Weed Control Permit Notice | Program Page |
4/28/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Administrative Update to Chapter 3 of the Basin Plan for the Los Angeles Region The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board's non-regulatory amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region that would administratively update Chapter 3 "Water Quality Objectives" by incorporating previously adopted amendments and updated tables. Notice |
4/28/14 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Sustainable Groundwater Management Interested parties may submit written comments on the proposal. Written comments should be submitted to groundwater@gov.ca.gov Notice |
4/25/14 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Method to Develop Flow Criteria for Priority Tributaries to the Bay-Delta The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Delta Stewardship Council – Delta Science Program’s Independent Review Committee’s Recommendation on the Method to Develop Flow Criteria for Priority Tributaries to the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento – San Joaquin Delta Estuary (Bay-Delta) and comments recommending alternative methods to develop flow criteria for priority tributaries to the Bay-Delta. Notice | Program Page |
4/18/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Petition of Zief Foundation – UST Case Closure The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed Order. Transmittal Letter | Draft Order |
3/28/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Proposed Caltrans Permit Amendment The State Water Board is accepting written comment on the proposed Amendment to the California Department of Transportation Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit to implement requirements of Total Maximum Daily Loads. Notice | Program Page |
3/28/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Expert Panel Nomination(s) - Advisory Committee Questions - (SBX2 1, Perata) The State Water Board is accepting written nominations to the Expert Panel and Advisory Committee questions. Notice | Program Page |
3/7/14 Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Final Draft Industrial General Permit The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed final draft Industrial General Permit. Comments are limited to the identified proposed revisions to the Final Draft Industrial General Permit made since July 19, 2013. Notice | Program Page |
3/4/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Draft Vector Control Permit MRP Amendments The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed draft amendments to the Vector Control Permit MRP. Notice |
2/5/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Implementation Plans and Schedules for the Los Cerritos Channel Metals TMDL, and the San Gabriel River and Impaired Tributaries Metals and Selenium TMDL The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board’s (Los Angeles Water Board) amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region that would incorporate an implementation plan and schedule for the Los Cerritos Channel Metals TMDL, and an implementation plan and schedule for the San Gabriel River and Impaired Tributaries Metals and Selenium TMDL Notice |
1/20/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Confusion Hill Bypass Project (SWRCB/OCC-A2208(a)-(b)) The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the revised Proposed Order. Transmittal Letter | Revised Proposed Draft Order |
1/7/14 by Noon |
Comments |
| Central Coast Onsite Amendments The State Water Board will accept comments on the proposed approval of the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board’s amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin that would revise the onsite wastewater implementation sections of the Basin Plan and incorporate by reference the OWTS Policy into the Basin Plan. Notice |
1/6/14 by Noon |
Comments |
Jeanine Townsend, Clerk to the Board
State Water Resources Control Board
1001 I Street, 24th Floor [95814]
P.O. Box 100
Sacramento, CA 95812-0100
916/341-5600
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